Shipboard Solid Rocket Motor - Program Manager

Raytheon

Tucson (AZ)

On-site

USD 147,000 - 295,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Tucson, AZ, is seeking a Program Manager for the Shipboard Solid Rocket Motor project. This role requires a proven background in program management and risk mitigation, with an emphasis on supplier relationships and performance. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in related fields and be a U.S. citizen eligible for security clearance. The position offers a competitive salary range from $147,000 to $295,000.

Qualifications

Minimum 12 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with at least 10 years' experience.
Experience with Program/Project Management.

Responsibilities

Meet or exceed program objectives for supplier performance.
Build relationships with suppliers to improve performance.
Develop supplier strategy for execution.

Skills

Program Management

Risk Management

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Financial Planning

Education

University Degree or equivalent

Job description

Shipboard Solid Rocket Motor - Program Manager

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Date Posted:

2025-07-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ807: RMS AP Bldg 807 1151 East Hermans Road Building 807, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Shipboard Missiles Program Office has high visibility, high impact opportunity for a Solid Rocket Motor Production Program Manager. In this role, as a change agent, you will be responsible for positively impacting cost, schedule, and quality requirements for solid rocket motor production at a supplier. This role will develop key executive-level relationships internally with Program Management, Engineering, Operations & Supply Chain, Quality & Mission Assurance. Additionally, you will be responsible for building and developing collaboration, trust and accountability with the suppliers' senior management levels, to drive business results that have a significant impact on the portfolio’s financial performance and bottom line. Additionally, you will enable the delivery of solid rocket motors in support of the Navy and Missile Defense Agency mission capabilities. You will navigate Supplier Statement of Work/Specification changes, enabling robust risk and opportunity management. You will work with the supplier to identify capacity and manufacturing improvements, including supplier investment, to position Raytheon and the supplier for success. This role will report directly to the Vice President of the Shipboard Missiles Business Unit.

This position will be located onsite at our Tucson, AZ facility
Relocation Assistance NOT Available

What You Will Do:

Meet or exceed program objectives to include supplier financial, technical, quality, and schedule performance
Responsible for influencing a cross functional team of engineers, quality, and procurement professionals to achieve Raytheon and customer deliverables
Build relationships with supplier counterparts and executives to improve the supplier’s performance and alignment with our organization’s priorities
Support financial planning activities to include forecasting, AOP, and EAC
Lead the supplier risk mitigation and opportunity capture process
Develop and implement a supplier strategy that addresses current execution and future business
Assess and communicate supplier metrics to internal stakeholders, and provide direct feedback to the supplier
Domestic business travel approximately 25% (potential for some international travel)

What You Will Learn:

Raytheon and RTX Business Acumen
SBU & SSBU organizational structure, responsibilities amongst the programs and the functional areas, and deliverables

Qualifications You Must Have:

A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years’ experience
Experience with Program/Project Management

Qualifications We Prefer:

Knowledge of rocket motor production processes
Experience across multiple functional domains
Current RTX Program Management certification, or equivalent external training
Experience providing executive level briefings on complex topics
Experience identifying and implementing production process improvements
Knowledge and experience working with FAR, DFAR
Experience with Earned Value (EV) and Estimate at Complete (EAC) processes
Experience with Statements of Work (SOW)
Experience as a member of a cross-functional team and/or experience with program management

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
Relocation – NOT AVAILABLE

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
Location: Tucson, AZ
This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

Learn More & Apply Now!

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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Seniority level

Seniority level
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Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing

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